He pleasantly mosied into our consciousness a year ago, but this year Frank Ocean Tumblr'd into the tabloid glare (with subtle grace, it must be said). And, in a shocking turn of events, he deserved every last gush and blush of attention. Despite Kendrick Lamar's undeniable accomplishment, there was never a doubt about 2012's Album of the Year. Roll on, deep and dark blue Ocean, roll. Click here to read Julianne Escobedo Shepherd's impassioned testimony.